Alex and Sierra to play ‘Today’

Published: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 10:23 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 10:23 p.m.

Local singing duo Alex and Sierra, who won the latest season of “The X Factor” and the $1 million recording contract that went with it, launched a campaign last Thursday on their Facebook page.

“We need your help to get to the outside stage at the ‘Today’ show on June 23,” the couple posted to their fans. “Call, email, or tweet them and let ’em know you want to see us outside!”

The campaign worked.

“You guys are superstars and got us moved outside for the ‘Today’ show in NYC!!!!” the couple posted Tuesday on Facebook.

The duo — New Smyrna Beach singer-guitarist Alex Kinsey and his girlfriend, 22-year-old Orlando singer-pianist Sierra Deaton — will perform live Monday on “Today” at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The broadcast will begin at 7 a.m. on NBC, WESH-TV.

Alex and Sierra’s first single, “Scarecrow,” will be available on iTunes on Monday.

The duo also will perform at Red, Hot & Boom, a free Independence Day celebration to be held from 4 to 11 p.m. July 3 at Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs.

<p>Local singing duo Alex and Sierra, who won the latest season of “The X Factor” and the $1 million recording contract that went with it, launched a campaign last Thursday on their Facebook page.</p><p>“We need your help to get to the outside stage at the ‘Today’ show on June 23,” the couple posted to their fans. “Call, email, or tweet them and let ’em know you want to see us outside!”</p><p>The campaign worked. </p><p>“You guys are superstars and got us moved outside for the ‘Today’ show in NYC!!!!” the couple posted Tuesday on Facebook.</p><p>The duo — New Smyrna Beach singer-guitarist Alex Kinsey and his girlfriend, 22-year-old Orlando singer-pianist Sierra Deaton — will perform live Monday on “Today” at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The broadcast will begin at 7 a.m. on NBC, WESH-TV.</p><p>Alex and Sierra’s first single, “Scarecrow,” will be available on iTunes on Monday.</p><p>The duo also will perform at Red, Hot &amp; Boom, a free Independence Day celebration to be held from 4 to 11 p.m. July 3 at Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs.</p><p>— Rick de Yampert</p>